Game Day Chili

by Sarah WellsDecember 05, 2017

As soon as the weather starts to turn slightly cooler or when college football kicks off, whichever comes first, I always find myself craving a big bowl of chili with all the toppings. I am not exactly sure how I came across this chili recipe but oh boy, I am so glad I did! It is seriously my favorite chili I have ever tasted, it's got all the things - it's sweet, it's smokey, and it's a little spicy. The trifecta of tastes!

I served this up earlier this year and it got 3 out of 4 thumbs up from the family. (Kenny prefers a classic, less sweet chili but still thought this was a good alternative to traditional chili to change it up once and a while.) After loving it myself, I thought I would put it to the test and enter it in a local chili cookoff at Cannery Wine & Spirits during the Downtown Sun Prairie Fall Festival. Mind you, I have never entered a chili competition before, this chili was just so good that I felt I couldn't keep it all to myself! And guess what? It was the WINNER!!

Give this chili a try! I don't think you will be disappointed. Let us know what you think, we would love to hear from you.

The tasty final product! (Minus the green onions in the picture)

Credit: My recipe is based on an original recipe from the Iowa Girl Eats Blog. If you haven't checked out her recipes, you need to! She is a fellow midwestern girl sharing recipes that are not only delicious but are recipes that can be made with common ingredients you can find anywhere.